DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF LABOUR

Full Time
Eswatini
Posted 12 hours ago

Civil Service Commission

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CIRCULAR NUMBER 4 OF 2026

VACANCY: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF LABOUR

Applications are invited from qualified permanently appointed employees to fill the above vacant position in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

Must have obtained O’ Level/IGCSE/SGCSE/EGCSE or equivalent certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Industrial Psychology) or Law from a recognized institution
LLB qualification is an added advantage
Master’s Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage
Relevant experience is an added advantage
Computer literacy
Upright character and high level of integrity

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and maintain a conducive environment for labour protection, employment, social protection, and social dialogue
Promote harmonious industrial relations in the workplace
Facilitate social dialogue between employers and workers
Recommend Labour Policy for sound industrial relations
Implement government-approved policies
Attend and participate in local and international labour-related meetings and conferences
Plan, direct, and organize departmental activities
Deputize as Chairperson of the Labour Advisory Board
Deputize as Chairperson of the Wages Advisory Board
Secure professional contracts for the department
Draft Cabinet Papers
Advise the Head of Department on Labour Legislation
Serve as spokesperson for the department
Perform additional duties assigned by the Commissioner of Labour
Process claim vouchers and liaise with Accounts
Manage incoming correspondence and publications
Act as Chief Conciliator/Facilitator in industrial disputes
Prepare employment reports and statistics
Advise the public on employment matters
Monitor long- and short-term plans
Provide guidance to Social Partners on employment laws
Coordinate with government ministries and NGOs on employment matters
Liaise with international agencies for technical assistance

SALARY

Grade F1: E752,102.00 – E814,100.00 per annum

APPLICATION PROCESS

Hand deliver:

Application letter
Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of ID, Form 5, and Tertiary Certificates

To:
Executive Secretary’s Office No. 4
Civil Service Commission

Foreign qualifications must be verified by the Eswatini Qualifications Authority (Education)
Candidates without required qualifications should not apply

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If no response is received within one month, consider the application unsuccessful
Applications are open to permanently employed Civil Servants only

CLOSING DATE

30 April 2026